Moustachauve · Moustachauve · Apr 10, 2026 · Apr 10, 2026
diff --git a/wled/Changelog/7.0.0.md b/wled/Changelog/7.0.0.md
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+### 👋 New Name, Same Magic
+We’ve officially dropped the "Native" and are now just **WLED**! It’s the same app you know and love, just with a shorter, punchier name that gets right to the point.
+
+### ✨ A Fresh Coat of Paint
+We’ve given the whole app a major makeover. From more vibrant colors and better contrast to a beautifully redesigned device list, everything is easier on the eyes and a joy to use.
+
+### 🚀 Lightning-Fast Updates
+Checking your favorite device is now snappier than ever thanks to brand new real-time communication. You’ll see exactly what’s happening with your lights the moment it happens!
+
+### ⚙️ Your New Control Center
+We’ve introduced a dedicated Settings view to help you manage your app just the way you like it. Plus, adding new devices is now smoother and more intuitive.
+
+### 🧭 Effortless Navigation
+Whether you're using a phone or a tablet, our new layout makes moving around the app feel like a breeze. We’ve even added a handy status indicator so you always know your lights are ready to glow.
+
+### 🛠️ Solid as a Rock
+We’ve done a massive "under-the-hood" spring cleaning. We modernized the code, squashed some tricky bugs, and improved how the app handles your data to ensure everything runs perfectly.
diff --git a/wled/Changelog/7.1.0.md b/wled/Changelog/7.1.0.md
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+### 🤝 Always Connected
+Ever feel like the app was ignoring you the moment you looked away? We’ve fixed a pesky bug where the connection would drop too fast when you switched apps or peeked at the app switcher. Now, your lights stay ready and waiting for you!
+
+### 🗺️ "Found You!"
+Lost in the dark? We’ve added a helpful warning banner to let you know if the app is missing its "Local Network" permission. It’s like a little compass to help the app find your devices again.
+
+### 🏎️ Zoom Zoom
+Your device list just got a turbocharger! Loading, scrolling, filtering, and sorting should all feel much snappier and smoother now. No more waiting around for the glow to show!
+
+### 🆙 Better and Better
+Teaching your lights new tricks is easier than ever. We’ve added support for installing over-the-air (OTA) updates on devices running WLED 0.16.0 and newer. Fresh features, incoming!
+
+### 📱 iOS 16 Love
+To our friends on iOS 16: we fixed that awkward moment where trying to toggle the power felt like a wrestling match with your screen. Toggling is now as easy as a gentle tap, just like it should be.
+
+### 🧹 Spring Cleaning
+We’ve been busy behind the scenes scrubbing away some code cobwebs and making everything extra stable. It’s the same WLED you love, just with a little more polish and shine!
diff --git a/wled/Changelog/CHANGELOG_GUIDE.md b/wled/Changelog/CHANGELOG_GUIDE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+# Changelog Directory
+
+This directory contains markdown versions of the "What's New" release notes.
+
+## Rules
+
+1. Files should be named with their version in SemVer format. Examples: `7.1.0.md`, `v7.1.0.md` or `v8.0.0-beta.md`.
+2. Do not include large headers inside the Markdown since the app automatically prepends a header with the version name.
+3. Keep it brief and focused on new features!
+4. It's recommended to include an empty line between bullets or paragraphs for better readability when rendered.
+5. Try to keep the latest changelog up to date with your changes when creating a new PR.
+
+## Development Changelog
+
+When submitting new code to the repository via Pull Requests, **always append your changes to the `dev.md` file.**
+Do **NOT** create a new versioned markdown file or append to an existing production version file unless explicitly asked
+to do so during a release phase.
+
+**Release Protocol:**
+Before a final production build is compiled and released, a maintainer **must** rename `dev.md` to the targeted Semantic
+Version string (e.g. `dev.md` -> `7.2.0.md`). The file `dev.md` should not be included in stable releases.
diff --git a/wled/Changelog/dev.md b/wled/Changelog/dev.md
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+### Latest Dev Changes
+
+This update brings you:
+- The highly-anticipated updates changelog (the one you are reading right now!)
+- Several bug fixes and performance improvements behind the scenes.
+
+Enjoy your lights!
diff --git a/wled/Localizable.xcstrings b/wled/Localizable.xcstrings
@@ -253,6 +253,23 @@
         }
       }
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+    "Awesome" : {
+      "comment" : "Dismiss button label on the changelog bottom sheet.",
+      "localizations" : {
+        "en" : {
+          "stringUnit" : {
+            "state" : "translated",
+            "value" : "Awesome"
+          }
+        },
+        "fr-CA" : {
+          "stringUnit" : {
+            "state" : "translated",
+            "value" : "Génial"
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    },
     "Beta" : {
       "extractionState" : "manual",
       "localizations" : {
@@ -324,6 +341,23 @@
         }
       }
     },
+    "Close" : {
+      "comment" : "Accessibility label for the close button on the changelog sheet.",
+      "localizations" : {
+        "en" : {
+          "stringUnit" : {
+            "state" : "translated",
+            "value" : "Close"
+          }
+        },
+        "fr-CA" : {
+          "stringUnit" : {
+            "state" : "translated",
+            "value" : "Fermer"
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    },
     "Controls" : {
       "extractionState" : "manual",
       "localizations" : {
@@ -698,6 +732,57 @@
         }
       }
     },
+    "Local Network Access Required" : {
+      "comment" : "Title of the warning banner that appears when the local network permission has been denied.",
+      "localizations" : {
+        "en" : {
+          "stringUnit" : {
+            "state" : "translated",
+            "value" : "Local Network Access Required"
+          }
+        },
+        "fr-CA" : {
+          "stringUnit" : {
+            "state" : "translated",
+            "value" : "Accès au réseau local requis"
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    },
+    "local_network_instructions" : {
+      "comment" : "Step-by-step instructions for enabling local network permission in iOS Settings.",
+      "localizations" : {
+        "en" : {
+          "stringUnit" : {
+            "state" : "translated",
+            "value" : "Go to Settings → WLED → Local Network"
+          }
+        },
+        "fr-CA" : {
+          "stringUnit" : {
+            "state" : "translated",
+            "value" : "Aller dans Réglages → WLED → Réseau local"
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    },
+    "local_network_warning_body" : {
+      "comment" : "Body text of the warning banner explaining why local network access is needed.",
+      "localizations" : {
+        "en" : {
+          "stringUnit" : {
+            "state" : "translated",
+            "value" : "WLED needs Local Network access to discover and control your devices. Please enable it in Settings."
+          }
+        },
+        "fr-CA" : {
+          "stringUnit" : {
+            "state" : "translated",
+            "value" : "WLED a besoin de l'accès au réseau local pour découvrir et contrôler vos appareils. Veuillez l'activer dans les Réglages."
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    },
     "Mac Address: %@" : {
       "comment" : "A label displaying the MAC address of a device.",
       "isCommentAutoGenerated" : true,
@@ -857,6 +942,23 @@
         }
       }
     },
+    "Open Settings" : {
+      "comment" : "Button label that opens the app's Settings page so the user can enable Local Network permission.",
+      "localizations" : {
+        "en" : {
+          "stringUnit" : {
+            "state" : "translated",
+            "value" : "Open Settings"
+          }
+        },
+        "fr-CA" : {
+          "stringUnit" : {
+            "state" : "translated",
+            "value" : "Ouvrir les Réglages"
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    },
     "Please do not close the app or turn off the device." : {
       "comment" : "Additional instructions to show to the user while a software update is downloading.",
       "isCommentAutoGenerated" : true,
@@ -1013,6 +1115,23 @@
         }
       }
     },
+    "Show Changelog" : {
+      "comment" : "A button in the About section of Settings that shows the full changelog history.",
+      "localizations" : {
+        "en" : {
+          "stringUnit" : {
+            "state" : "translated",
+            "value" : "Show Changelog"
+          }
+        },
+        "fr-CA" : {
+          "stringUnit" : {
+            "state" : "translated",
+            "value" : "Afficher les nouveautés"
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    },
     "Show Hidden Devices" : {
       "comment" : "A button label that toggles the visibility of hidden devices.",
       "isCommentAutoGenerated" : true,
@@ -1476,122 +1595,71 @@
         }
       }
     },
-    "WLED Documentation" : {
-      "comment" : "A menu item that links to WLED's documentation.",
-      "isCommentAutoGenerated" : true,
+    "What's New" : {
+      "comment" : "Title of the changelog bottom sheet shown after an app update.",
       "localizations" : {
         "en" : {
           "stringUnit" : {
             "state" : "translated",
-            "value" : "WLED Documentation"
+            "value" : "What's New"
           }
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-            "value" : "Documentation WLED"
+            "value" : "Nouveautés"
           }
         }
       }
     },
-    "You don't have any visible devices" : {
-      "comment" : "A label displayed when a user has no visible devices.",
+    "WLED Documentation" : {
+      "comment" : "A menu item that links to WLED's documentation.",
       "isCommentAutoGenerated" : true,
       "localizations" : {
         "en" : {
           "stringUnit" : {
             "state" : "translated",
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-            "value" : "Vous n’avez aucun appareil visible"
-          }
-        }
-      }
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-    "Your device is up to date" : {
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-          "stringUnit" : {
-            "state" : "translated",
-            "value" : "Your device is up to date"
-          }
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-            "state" : "translated",
-            "value" : "Votre appareil est à jour"
-          }
-        }
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-            "state" : "translated",
-            "value" : "Local Network Access Required"
-          }
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-          }
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-          "stringUnit" : {
-            "state" : "translated",
-            "value" : "WLED needs Local Network access to discover and control your devices. Please enable it in Settings."
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           }
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         "fr-CA" : {
           "stringUnit" : {
             "state" : "translated",
-            "value" : "WLED a besoin de l'accès au réseau local pour découvrir et contrôler vos appareils. Veuillez l'activer dans les Réglages."
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           }
         }
       }
     },
-    "local_network_instructions" : {
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+    "You don't have any visible devices" : {
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+      "isCommentAutoGenerated" : true,
       "localizations" : {
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           "stringUnit" : {
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-            "value" : "Go to Settings → WLED → Local Network"
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           }
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           "stringUnit" : {
             "state" : "translated",
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           }
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       }
     },
-    "Open Settings" : {
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